Give meaningful gifts that matter; last week to make a difference

||| FROM TARA ANDAYA for ORCAS ISLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION |||

The Orcas Island Community Foundation (OICF) Holiday GiveOrcas campaign has kicked off and runs through Thursday, December 12, 2024 at www.giveorcas.org. This week is your last week to support local causes and
organizations that contribute so much to Orcas.

This year’s Holiday GiveOrcas campaign features 30 local nonprofit organizations, which rely on the generous support of the community to carry out their missions. Each organization’s proposal was vetted and approved by the OICF Community Grants Committee composed of local volunteer members. The overall request from organizations is $284,303, and with your contributions, OICF’s goal is to fully fund every proposal.

Every dollar donated supports life-enhancing programs and critical services vital to the Orcas Island community including organizations in the sectors of education, health and medical services, food support, arts and cultural, athletic, environmental and more. 100% of your contribution goes directly to the grantees’ programs.

Mark your calendar to join the collective community giving online at GIVEORCAS.ORG, where every donation of $10 or more is welcome and meaningful. Don’t miss out!

FunDay Monday will be on December 9. The game day will be structured around all previous weekend donors (prior to Dec. 9) being entered into a hat draw on Monday, December 10 for $500 to distribute among grantees in the campaign catalog. The beloved Ben Franklin Day is on December 11th when grantees with the most
$100 donations will receive bonuses of $1,000, $500 and $250.

All GiveOrcas contributions can be made online at giveorcas.org, by cash or check to The Orcas Island Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1496, Eastsound, WA 98245 or dropped by the OICF office at 33 Urner #4, Eastsound. For more information about the campaign and programs / funds featured, visit www.giveorcas.org or contact OICF at info@oicf.us or 360.376.6423.

The Orcas Island Community Foundation is a 501 (c)(3) founded in 1995 to help build and strengthen the Orcas Island community by encouraging and supporting local philanthropic efforts, connecting people and organizations who want to make a difference to improve the quality of life for all on Orcas Island.